Which of the following statements regarding physical activity and its

Which of the following statements regarding physical activity and its effect on activity tolerance made by a client shows the most informed knowledge regarding the connection between the two?

1. “I know I need to walk more if I want to get stronger.”
2. “I don’t like walking, but I do it because I know it will make me stronger.”
3. “I try to walk a little farther each afternoon so I can dance at my grandson’s wedding.”
4. “I walk with my son three evenings a week because it’s good for his weight and for my bones.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Muscle tone helps maintain functional positions such as sitting or standing without excess muscle fatigue and is maintained through continual use of muscles. The better the muscle tone, the more stamina the client will experience. The remaining options do not state the connection between activity and stamina as well as the answer.